Ultem PEI Fiber for protective clothing & work wear

摘要

SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing. Japan Wool Textile Company, a division of NIKKE Group, is now blending Ultem fiber with wool and other materials to produce yarn, fabrics and garment that offer a unique combination of comfort and protection, including permanent, non-halogenated flame retar-dancy (FR) and excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistance.